STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
NIT Rourkela Patents Hybrid Energy Storage System For Electric Vehicles
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have developed a hybrid energy storage system aimed at improving the efficiency and lifespan of batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). The technology has been developed by Prof. Monalisa Pattnaik, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, along with her research team comprising Dr. Pradyumna Kumar […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 3, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
T-Hub, Honda Digital Innovation India Launch ₹4.8-Cr Startup Challenge
Hyderabad-based T-Hub and Honda Digital Innovation India (HDII) have launched Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0, a year-long programme aimed at co-building digital mobility and customer experience solutions with startups across India. The programme will feature three challenges with total funding of up to ₹4.8 crore. Each challenge will select four startups, with each selected startup eligible […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 27, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Bluehill.VC Closes Maiden ₹400-Cr Frontier-Tech Fund, Earmarks ₹80 Cr
Frontier-tech focused venture capital firm Bluehill.VC has announced the final close of its maiden fund at ₹400 crore, including the subscription of a ₹50-crore greenshoe option, as investor interest grows in India’s emerging deep-tech and strategic technology ecosystem. The fund has attracted participation from institutional investors including SIDBI and the governments of Kerala and Uttar […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 13, 2026
AUTO
Hyundai Taps Startup Ecosystem For Future Mobility Solutions In India
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has launched the Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026, a six-month startup engagement programme aimed at fostering next-generation mobility solutions through collaboration with emerging technology companies. The programme, backed by Hyundai Motor Group’s global open innovation platform ZER01NE, seeks applications from startups working on advanced technologies spanning electrification, new mobility, connectivity, advanced […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 5, 2026
